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Florida Forest Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems Procurement for Wildland Firefighting

Florida Forest Service is seeking advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for wildland firefighting and forestry operations. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida Forest Service (FFS), Procurement Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to all qualified manufacturers and providers - Products Requested: - Two Electronic Vertical Takeoff and Landing (EVTOL) fixed-wing UAS platforms - Minimum 2.5-hour flight time, 20-mile range - Dual payload compatibility (EO/IR and future payloads like LiDAR) - FAA Part 107 and Part 91 Waivers compliance - Secure video livestreaming and onboard downlink (e.g., SATCOM) - Multi-Ground Control Systems support - AI-assisted data collection and mission planning - Operational capability in Florida environmental conditions - Training sessions for eight FFS UAS students (minimum five daytime, two nighttime) - Preventative maintenance plan, two spare-parts kits, and one spare power source per UAS - Software support, maintenance, updates, and cloud security compliance - Warranty services (at least 12 months, covering manufacturer defects and hardware failures) - Services Requested: - Regulatory assistance for FAA waivers - Product development collaboration (coordination meetings, technical schematics, prototype demonstrations, integration testing) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 24/7 contractor availability - Secure video streaming and cloud integration - AI-assisted mission planning - Compliance with FAA regulations and Florida environmental conditions - Collaboration with FFS throughout product development - Repairs for software or battery failures at no cost regardless of warranty status - Contract Structure: - Initial term of three years, with three one-year renewal options - Single award or no award, based on best interest of the State

Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida Forest Service (FFS), issues this Invitation to Negotiate for responses from highly qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in the design, fabrication, and deployment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for use by the FFS UAS Wildland Firefighting Program. The procurement is managed by FDACS in Florida and aims to support wildland firefighting efforts. Vendors must comply with all terms and conditions described in the solicitation. The Department intends to make a single award or no award, as determined to be in the best interest of the State.

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